Endometriosis mental

(1) Background: endometriosis is included in the list of chronic and disabling pathologies. This study aimed to examine patients' points of view about the quality of care for endometriosis during the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) Methods: we conducted a survey on knowledge about endometriosis, management of endometriosis, perceived mental and physical well-being, and perceived changes in the quality of care during the pandemic; (3) Results: out of 1065 participants, 875 were included in the analysis, with an average age of 34...

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecologic condition among women of reproductive age causing a plethora of symptoms that significantly affect their quality of life and mental health. Recent literature reports mounting evidence for several inflammation-mediated pathways for endometriosis pathogenesis, where elevated levels of proinflammatory factors, such as intercellular adhesion molecule 1, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and nuclear factor kappa B have been established. Simultaneously, the prevalent clinical use of H1-antihistamines for other pathologies along with active research into its action pathways has led to our current understanding that H1-antihistamines counteract several inflammation mediators, including intercellular adhesion molecule 1, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and nuclear factor kappa B...

INTRODUCTION: We have previously shown that Environmental Enrichment (EE), a multi-modal psychosocial intervention consisting of increased social interaction, novelty, and open spaces, improved disease presentation, anxiety, and immune-related disturbances in the rat model of endometriosis. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding the effects of EE interventions in patients with this painful, inflammatory chronic disease. AIM: To adapt and test the efficacy of an EE intervention on pelvic pain, mental health, perceived stress, quality of life, and systemic inflammation in endometriosis patients through a randomized clinical trial (RCT)...

STUDY QUESTION: What are the attitudes and perceptions towards endocrine endometriosis therapy? SUMMARY ANSWER: Among the study population, endocrine endometriosis therapies are associated with negative mental images and emotions and there seems to be a pre-therapeutic information deficit on the part of physicians. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: Endocrine therapies, as the current standard of conservative endometriosis treatment, have good efficacy and improve symptoms and quality of life in most patients...

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis often leads to a decrease in Quality of Life (QoL), due to its impact on various aspects of women's lives, such as social life, mental health, sex life, and working capacity. Although previous studies have assessed QoL in women with endometriosis, few studies have explored the impact of different clinical variables on QoL. The aim of this study was to investigate how women with endometriosis perceive their QoL, and to analyze which clinical factors are associated with QoL...

Endometriosis-related pain is supposedly mainly responsible for generating psychological stress and deteriorating the quality of life. However, the interaction between these factors has not been investigated, considering its multidimensional nature and through the path of effects of psychosocial approaches. The present study aims to investigate the effect of a brief mindfulness-based intervention (bMBI) on pain dimensions and its mediator role on psychological stress and QoL-Vitality improvement. A secondary analysis of a pilot randomized controlled trial using a series of parallel and serial mediators was carried out...

Endometriosis, a chronic gynecological disease affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age, has a significant impact on physical and mental health. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore experiences of validating and invalidating communication in three contexts (with healthcare providers, employers, and family/friends), and whether this may predict health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with endometriosis. Data was collected through a digital survey distributed to women with self-reported endometriosis in Sweden...

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is defined as a condition in which a formation of abnormal endometrial tissue outside the uterus takes place. Irrespective of any ethnic and socioeconomic class, the prevalence of the diseases has been seen among women of reproductive age. Endometriosis has been seen adversely affect the physical, psychological, social, and career of women. SUMMARY: This paper aims to identify and describe the experiences and outcomes of endometriosis healthcare by reviewing the existing literature on social and psychological effects of endometriosis...

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic common condition affecting 10% of reproductive-aged women globally. It is caused by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity and leads to chronic pelvic pain, affecting various aspects of a woman's physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. This highlights the importance of an understanding of the potential involvement of the nervous system and involved nerves as well as an effective multidisciplinary pain management...

OBJECTIVES: Endometriosis is a chronic and progressive gynecological disease that affects 1 to 2 out of 10 women of childbearing age in France. The objective of this research was to understand the factors determining the quality of life of the patients who experience significant pain symptoms (75%), distinguished by the extent and depth of the lesions. The second objective was to evaluate the psychological repercussions of this pain. We will therefore assess the various psychological processes involved in explaining quality of life...

RESEARCH QUESTION: How does the typology and effect of pain vary between infertile patients with or without endometriosis during the different stages of the IVF process? DESIGN: A prospective, monocentric, observational cohort study was conducted at Lille University Hospital between November 2019 and June 2021. The study was proposed to all patients starting an IVF cycle. Pain assessment questionnaires using validated scales (about type of pain, without specific location), were completed by patients at key points during IVF: before starting treatment, at the end of stimulation and on the day of oocyte retrieval...

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder affecting approximately 10-15% of women of reproductive age. The main complaints of patients with endometriosis are pain and fertility problems. Symptoms of endometriosis can impact the psychological functioning of the patients and significantly compromise their mental health. METHODS: The aim of this review was to assess the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms and quality of life in endometriosis patients...

STUDY OBJECTIVE: Few studies have explored what specific outcome measures contained in assessment tools for period and pelvic pain are most relevant to adolescents. Co-design is a valuable method of ensuring input from those with lived experience. The Longitudinal Study of Teenagers with Endometriosis Periods and Pelvic Pain in Australia (LongSTEPPP) Co-Design Periods Survey comprised an anonymous online survey of adolescents' experience of menstruation to inform patient-reported outcome measures for the larger 5-year project...

INTRODUCTION: There has been increased interest in addressing chronic pelvic pain and its complexity in women. The often multifactorial etiology of chronic pelvic pain and its heterogeneous presentation, however, make the condition challenging to manage. Overlap with other pain-related conditions is frequently reported, and chronic pelvic pain may impact sexual function. Nevertheless, little is known about the symptom burden of chronic pelvic pain and more complex pelvic pain in different groups of women...

This review provides an overview of patient experiences of endometriosis, endometriosis-related types and sources of stigma pertaining to menstruation, chronic pain, and infertility, and their impact on patients' mental health with particular implications for patient care. Because endometriosis is a complex disease with multifactorial etiology, complicated pathophysiology, and a spectrum of clinical features, diagnosis of endometriosis is typically a lengthy process, and many patients experience initial misdiagnosis...

Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are chronic conditions affecting up to 10% of the global population, imposing significant burdens on healthcare systems and patient quality of life. Interestingly, around 20% of endometriosis patients also present with symptoms indicative of IBS. The pathogenesis of both these multifactorial conditions remains to be fully elucidated, but connections to gut microbiota are becoming more apparent. Emerging research underscores significant differences in the gut microbiota composition between healthy individuals and those suffering from either endometriosis or IBS...

Introduction Sex steroid hormone fluctuations may underlie both reproductive disorders and sex difference in lifetime depression prevalence. Previous studies report high comorbidity among reproductive disorders and between reproductive disorders and depression. This study sought to assess the multivariate genetic architecture of reproductive disorders and their loading onto a common genetic factor, and investigated whether this latent factor shares a common genetic architecture with female depression, including perinatal depression (PND)...

BACKGROUND: Central sensitization is frequently associated with chronic pelvic pain and requires specific management. The pain is described as hypersensitivity to an innocuous stimulus that is both widespread and persistent. However, no study has evaluated if central sensitization can be measured objectively with neurophysiological tests in the pelvic and perineal area to prove this concept in women with chronic pelvic pain. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate nociceptive thresholds (primary objective) and spatial and temporal diffusion of pain among women with chronic pelvic pain and high or low scores of central sensitization...

Endometriosis is a significant cause of disability that affects 5-10% of reproductive-aged women. Laparoscopy with histological confirmation is the gold standard in establishing the diagnosis as therapeutic management surgery is addressed to a certain category of patients. The objective of this study was to assess patient adherence to follow-up after surgery for endometriosis as the primary endpoint, pain symptoms, quality of life, mental health, and fertility as the secondary endpoints. We have analyzed patients' adherence to follow-up after surgery for endometriosis after 1, 3, 5, and 7 years...

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis has been linked to higher rates of a variety of symptoms; however, the findings from longitudinal studies are scarce and inconsistent. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the association between endometriosis and common symptoms in a prospective cohort study. STUDY DESIGN: This study included 7606 women born from 1973 to 1978 using data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health that were collected every 3 years from 2009 to 2018...